Emily Chan
“Now what this does is it pulls apart the two, so instead of your child being an over worrier or the problem, now we can say, that looks like your worry bully; that’s not you talking. That’s that thing in your head talking that likes to make you feel bad,” said Melissa.
Melissa then goes on to explain how the brain becomes excellent at things it often does, such as worrying. To combat this, the solution is to spend less time worrying, which is easier said than done.
Set up a specific ‘worry time’ for your child, a ten to fifteen minute period where you can listen to your kids’ worries. All you have to do is simply listen. Don’t try to problem-solve.
Throughout the day, if your kid is bringing up a worry of theirs, you can direct them to save it for the designated ‘worry time.’
Distract their brain by doing an enjoyable activity or even a household chore. This strategy validates your child’s feelings while also getting them to spend a little less time worrying.
Hopefully, these techniques will help your child overcome anxiety! And remember, adults can practice these methods too!
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